One of elements that has propelled the success of animated Disney films since Snow White is the incredible music and the part that music plays in moving the stories forward. Set in the great city of New Orleans, The Princess and the Frog features the flavorful sounds of Jazz, Zydeco, Blues, Gospel and more. Will the tunes of this groundbreaking new Disney classic be as memorable as songs like "Part of Your World" or "Beauty and the Beast"?

You can check out snippets from the Princess and the Frog soundtrack on the Disney website and see what you think. The soundtrack will be available for purchase on November 23, and Ne-Yo's "Never Knew I Needed," the pop theme song for the movie, is already available for download on iTunes.

Take a listen to the new soundtrack, and let us know what you think using the "comments" link below.

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Halloween is over, and if you need some help getting into the spirit of the next season, Disney will be here to help. Disney's A Christmas Carol opens in theaters this Friday, November 6. The film will be released in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D, and features performance capture animation.

So, how will Disney take a story that has been told over and over again and make it new and exciting? That remains to be seen, but here is an interesting clip from the movie that shows one scene with a few elements that are unique to the Disney version:

Visited by Three Ghosts: Disney's A Christmas Carol Movie Clip

Will your family be going to see Disney's A Christmas Carol next weekend?

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It's crazy hair day at my daughter's school today. We had planned to make her head into a pumpkin patch. This would be the week she would come down with the flu.

So, what do you do when your kid is crushed because they happen to get sick during one of the funnest weeks of the year? We've read books, we've colored, we've watched TV, and tonight -- family movie night! No movie in the world will make up for the fact that she has missed all of the school activities and may miss trick-or-treating in Nana's neighborhood as well, but when the whole family cuddles up together on the couch and we throw in popcorn loaded with Halloween colored M&Ms, we can put at least a faint smile back on her face. (Yes, she's been sick for a few days, so she has her appetite back). Popcorn and M&M's is a favorite family "recipe" passed down for at least two generations. We can't have a true family movie night without them.

Hope everyone has a happy, healthy Halloween!

Which movie will dominate DVD and Blu-ray sales today -- Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure or Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs? Ice Age has an advantage in that it was a major theatrical release, but it wasn't nearly as good as the previous two movies in the franchise. Still, kids like movies about talking animals, and this one even includes a bunch of scary dinos in an underground world, so the movie will be a hit among kids who are into dino movies. My guess is that both titles will generate lots of money this week and in the coming holiday season. Considering that both the Tinker Bell and Ice Age franchises also offer corresponding toys and merchandise available in most stores that carry such items, the DVD or Blu-ray versions of these movies make great gifts for kids or families and can be paired with character merchandise to create a themed gift at varying price levels. Also, both titles are available in a Blu-ray combo pack which includes the DVD, so you can't go wrong there.

Also out on DVD/Blu-ray today:

• Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1960s Vol. 2 (Compare Prices): Remember those oldies but goodies, like Porky Pig, The Jetsons, and Tom & Jerry? This collection contains some favorites that are great for reliving fond memories or sharing childhood favorites with your own kids.
• Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Vol. 2 (Compare Prices): Ah yes, I remember The Hair Bear Bunch. This collection features them plus other famous cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny/Road Runner and Grape Ape.

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